A programmable coffee maker for morning routines
- Before bringing it home: measure your counter clearance. The reservoir fills from the front, but you'll still want space to swing the basket open and lift the carafe out.
- Check whether your daily volume is closer to a few cups or a full 12. If you mostly drink one mug, a smaller brewer may take up less room.
This Cuisinart drip coffee maker is built for the everyday job of getting a full pot ready before you're fully awake. The 24-hour programmable timer lets you set brew time the night before, and the 12-cup glass carafe holds enough for a household of coffee drinkers or a long morning of refills.
The swing-out brew basket and removable 62-ounce water reservoir mean you can fill it without pulling the machine out from under cabinets. We'd consider it a solid choice if you want set-and-forget brewing with a keep-warm window that runs from 0 to 4 hours, so you're not stuck with scorched coffee after an hour.
What the current price means for your counter
At $71.95, this Cuisinart DCC-12 is priced below its typical price over the last 90 days of $87.76. That's a savings of $15.81, or about 18 percent off the recent norm.
For a programmable 12-cup machine with a reusable gold-tone filter and a charcoal water filter included, this price sits in a reasonable spot for a daily driver. The 4.1-star rating from 134 reviews suggests most buyers find it does the job, though it's not a premium or specialty brewer.
| Offer detail | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Amazon price | $71.95 |
| Customer rating | 4.1 |
| Customer reviews | 134 |
| Typical price over 90 days | $87.76 |
| Difference | $15.81 (18 percent) |
Room fit, cleaning and ongoing supplies
This is a standard countertop drip machine, so plan for the footprint of a 12-cup brewer and enough vertical clearance to lift the carafe and open the swing-out basket. The glass carafe, gold-tone filter and charcoal water filter are all included, but the charcoal filter is a replaceable part you'll need to swap over time.
Cuisinart includes a self-clean feature to help descale the machine, and the 60-second reset recalls your settings and brew position if power blips. The integrated scoop and cord storage keep the setup tidier, but the cord is short enough that you'll want an outlet nearby.
When this coffee maker is the wrong fit
If you only drink single servings and want a pod or one-cup brewer, this 12-cup machine will take up more space and brew more than you need. The same goes if you're looking for a grinder or espresso-style drink, since this is a standard drip brewer with hot, iced, regular and strong settings, not a specialty espresso machine.
And if you want to skip the charcoal filter entirely, a simpler pour-over setup might suit you better. Otherwise, this is a practical pick for households that go through a full pot most mornings.
Product details
| Model | DCC-12 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black & Stainless |
| Size | 12-Cup |
